Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2025 Jan 28;122(4):e2417111122. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2417111122. Epub 2025 Jan 22.ABSTRACTThe emerging new generation of small-scaled acoustic microrobots is poised to expedite the adoption of microrobotics in biomedical research. Recent designs of these microrobots have enabl
Rev Sci Instrum. 2025 Jan 1;96(1):015114. doi: 10.1063/5.0232481.ABSTRACTExisting lower limb exoskeletons (LLEs) have demonstrated a lack of sufficient patient involvement during rehabilitation training. To address this issue and better incorporate the patient's motion intentions, this paper propose
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Jan 22:e2412491. doi: 10.1002/advs.202412491. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe next generation of soft electronics will expand to the third dimension. This will require the integration of mechanically compliant 3D functional structures with stretchable materials. Here, omnidir
BJU Int. 2025 Jan 22. doi: 10.1111/bju.16653. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility of trial recruitment and confirm that retroperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy (RRPN) has the same oncological efficacy as transperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy (TRPN), with tim
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Jan 22:e2413141. doi: 10.1002/advs.202413141. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHigh-performance flexible pressure sensors are crucial for applications such as wearable electronics, interactive systems, and healthcare technologies. Among these, iontronic pressure sensors have garne
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.28074. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic lingual tonsillitis (CLT) entails persistent inflammation of the lingual tonsils (LT), presenting in recurrent infections, throat discomfort, dyspnea, dysphagia, and LT hypertrophy.METHODS: A retrospect
Front Plant Sci. 2025 Jan 7;15:1510683. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1510683. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThree-dimensional (3D) LiDAR is crucial for the autonomous navigation of orchard mobile robots, offering comprehensive and accurate environmental perception. However, the increased richness of informatio
HRB Open Res. 2024 Sep 2;7:55. doi: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13949.1. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Following Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), 53% of people develop neuropathic pain (NP). NP can be more debilitating than other consequences of SCI, and a persistent health issue. Pharmacotherapies are comm
Digit Health. 2025 Jan 21;11:20552076241305915. doi: 10.1177/20552076241305915. eCollection 2025 Jan-Dec.ABSTRACTThe application of artificial intelligence (AI) to healthcare in Africa has the potential to transform productivity, diagnosis, disease surveillance, and resource allocation by improving
Front Oncol. 2025 Jan 7;14:1507323. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1507323. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) surgeries are commonly performed using either robotic-assisted colorectal surgery (RACS) or laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCS). This study aimed to compare clinical and
J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng. 2025 Jan 17;12:20556683251313773. doi: 10.1177/20556683251313773. eCollection 2025 Jan-Dec.ABSTRACTThe need for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in gerontology education is underscored by the potential benefits it offers in addressing loneliness and supporting social connec
Front Neural Circuits. 2025 Jan 7;18:1510324. doi: 10.3389/fncir.2024.1510324. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Motor-imagery-based Brain-Machine Interface (MI-BMI) has been established as an effective treatment for post-stroke hemiplegia. However, the need for long-term intervention can repre
Front Sports Act Living. 2025 Jan 7;6:1447866. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1447866. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study aims to investigate the effects of a multimodal program using augmented reality on the functional fitness and physical activity of older adults living in the community.METH
Front Robot AI. 2025 Jan 7;11:1426717. doi: 10.3389/frobt.2024.1426717. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This study focused on the psychological evaluation of an avatar robot in two distinct regions, Dubai in the Middle East and Japan in the Far East. Dubai has experienced remarkable developme
J Surg Case Rep. 2025 Jan 21;2025(1):rjae842. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjae842. eCollection 2025 Jan.ABSTRACTParagangliomas, a type of extra-adrenal tumour, albeit rare, are dangerous due to their high metastatic potential and risk of hypertensive crisis from massive catecholamine release. It typically pre
Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2025 Jan 2;15(1):417-426. doi: 10.21037/qims-24-843. Epub 2024 Dec 24.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Traditional freehand puncture relies on non-real-time computed tomography (CT) images, which significantly affects the accuracy of puncturing targets in the lower lung lobes with respira
J Ultrasound Med. 2025 Jan 22. doi: 10.1002/jum.16638. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of remotely providing routine ultrasound (US) examinations to patients using a fifth-generation-based robot-assisted tele-ultrasonography (RATU) system in a real-world setti
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2025 Jan 22. doi: 10.1002/ksa.12590. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: In functionally aligned (FA) total knee arthroplasty (TKA), femoral component rotation (FCR) is personalised to optimise flexion gap balance. As axial malalignment has been attributed to
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2025 Jan 22. doi: 10.1021/acsami.4c21230. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMultiple ocular surface disorders are associated with the mechanical properties of the interface between the eyelid and cornea. Determining eyelid pressure is vital for diagnosing and preventing these
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2025 Jan 22. doi: 10.1002/ksa.12594. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: The medial collateral ligament (MCL), and posterior oblique ligament (POL) are the primary valgus stabilisers of the knee, and clinical examinations in grading valgus instability can be i
Adv Mater. 2025 Jan 21:e2415099. doi: 10.1002/adma.202415099. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTriboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have gained significant attention for ability to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. As the applications of TENG devices expand, their safety and reliability
Small Methods. 2025 Jan 21:e2401558. doi: 10.1002/smtd.202401558. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMass production of biomedical microrobots demands expensive and complex preparation techniques and versatile biocompatible materials. Learning from natural bacteria flagella, the study demonstrates a magn
Adv Mater. 2025 Jan 21:e2418108. doi: 10.1002/adma.202418108. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMechanical information is a medium for perceptual interaction and health monitoring of organisms or intelligent mechanical equipment, including force, vibration, sound, and flow. Researchers are increasingly
Adv Mater. 2025 Jan 21:e2413648. doi: 10.1002/adma.202413648. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBiological structures exhibit autonomous and intelligent behaviors, such as movement, perception, and responses to environmental changes, through dynamic interactions with their surroundings. Inspired by natu
